Emergency Medical Technician (Part Time)

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　　Emergency Medical Technician (Part Time)

　　Salary

　　$18.72 - $22.88 Hourly

　　Location

　　Carlsbad, CA

　　Job Type

　　Part-Time Hourly

　　Job Number

　　2024 - 01

　　Department

　　Fire

　　Opening Date

　　01/23/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/26/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　The Position

　　About Carlsbad

　　The City of Carlsbad is ideally situated in north San Diego County where a great climate, beautiful beaches, lagoons, and abundant open space combine with world-class resorts, well-planned neighborhoods, a diverse business sector, and a charming village atmosphere to create the ideal California experience. Carlsbad's 115,000 residents enjoy a healthy, outdoor lifestyle, appreciate high-quality community services, and want to protect their excellent quality of life. Carlsbad is known for its strong financial health, with a AAA credit rating and solid cash reserves.

　　DEI Statement

　　The City of Carlsbad embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and recognizes the vital relationship of a culturally diverse, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. A diverse, equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal.

　　The Department

　　The Fire Department's mission is to enhance the quality of life in our community by delivering exceptional services in safeguarding lives, property, and our environment. We measure our success in accomplishing our mission through customer surveys, comparative analysis operational effectiveness, and goal accomplishment.

　　The Position

　　Under supervision, the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides basic life support services to ill or injured persons in accordance with the policies established by the Department of Emergency Medical Services of San Diego County; operates and maintains ambulances, support vehicles, equipment, stations, and communication systems; attends classes and training; performs other duties as required.

　　This is an entry-level into Emergency Medical Services. The EMT/Ambulance Operator is a uniformed member of the EMS division of the Fire Department. This position supports and assists the roles of the Paramedic/Firefighter position and Fire Department personnel and any other assignments deemed necessary.

　　Assessment Center and Panel Interviews:

　　Week of March 18, 2024 dates to be determined

　　Key Responsibilities

　　Responds to medical emergencies

　　Assists Paramedic/Firefighter

　　Assists in the extrication of trapped persons

　　Performs primary and secondary physical assessment of ill or injured persons

　　Operates under San Diego County EMS Protocol

　　Provides emotional support to distressed persons

　　Assists with logistical needs on the fire ground while maintaining a safe distance from IDLH

　　Operates radio-telephone equipment and communicates medical information to base hospital medical personnel and others

　　Responds to and performs skilled tasks at the scenes of emergency calls including: medical assistance, hazards identification, public assistance, and service

　　Safely drives and operates ambulances, support vehicles, and equipment

　　Writes reports and maintains records

　　Maintains, inspects, repairs, and restocks emergency and support vehicles, equipment, radios, and safety equipment (PPE)

　　Participates in department physical fitness program

　　Participates in proficiency training to develop and maintain emergency skills

　　Assist in station and facilities maintenance and cleaning

　　Participates in and supports crew activities

　　Participates in and delivers crew training

　　Uses computers in performing required duties

　　Qualifications

　　Knowledge of:

　　Basic life support principles and procedures

　　San Diego County Emergency Medical system (EMS) regulations, protocols and procedures

　　Carlsbad Fire Department Operations, such as radio communications, Incident Command System (ICS), and emergency medical services

　　Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards

　　Maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment

　　Local geographical response factors

　　Correct English grammar, spelling, punctuation

　　Safety practices and procedures

　　Personal computer operating systems and software applications

　　Ability to:

　　React quickly and calmly to perform emergency medical techniques and procedures

　　Operate, maintain, inspect and repair vehicles, equipment, and communication systems

　　Clean and maintain fire station and grounds

　　Teach classes and participate in public education demonstrations and activities

　　Write comprehensive reports and maintain accurate records

　　Relate effectively to those contacted in the course of work

　　Learn local conditions, locations, and regulations

　　Operate computers

　　Understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately

　　Perform Physically strenuous work and tasks

　　Experience & Education

　　High school diploma or equivalent is required.

　　Preferred:

　　Six months of experience working as an EMT-Basic in a prehospital system;

　　Previous Fire Explorer or Fire Cadet experience;

　　Firefighter 1 Accredited Academy;

　　Paramedic License

　　REQUIRED CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE:

　　Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License.

　　Current State of California EMT-B OR EMT-P license

　　Current San Diego County EMT-B OR EMT-P accreditation

　　If assigned to Emergency Operations, must obtain a current valid Ambulance certificate issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles by first day of assignment

　　SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

　　PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

　　Maintain proper health and physical fitness required to perform all duties and responsibilities as described above. Must pass EMT physical ability and maintain physical fitness to perform job functions.

　　OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

　　Must have willingness and ability to: work variable shifts and overtime as required; attend meeting and training activities, both on and off duty; work under possibly stressful conditions such as loud noises, crowds, in the presence of victims of death and dismemberment; work effectively as a team member of a company, battalion, department, special project group by following orders, consistently following through with duties/assignments and living harmoniously with co-workers; wear approved uniform

　　If properly certified and eligible under department requirements may provide EMT-P level assessment, skills, and treatment.

　　Classifications not in the classified service

　　01

　　Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? (required)

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Do you possess a valid Class C California Driver's License? (required)

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　Do you have a current State of California EMT-B OR EMT-P license and current San Diego County EMT-B OR EMT-P accreditation? (EMT-B required minimum)

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　If assigned to Emergency Operations, will you be able to obtain a current valid Ambulance certificate issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles by the first day of the assignment? (required)

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　Do you have six months of experience working as an EMT? (preferred)

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　Have you completed the Firefighter 1 Accredited Academy? (preferred)

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　Do you have a Paramedic License? (preferred)

　　Yes

　　No

　　08

　　Do you have previous Fire Explorer or Fire Cadet experience?

　　Yes

　　No

　　09

　　If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, indicate with which Fire Department. If you answered "No", indicate n/a.

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　　Agency

　　City of Carlsbad

　　Address

　　1635 Faraday Ave. Carlsbad, California, 92008

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